Are you a pasta lover searching for a delectable culinary experience? Have you ever considered creating a creamy, luscious tomato basil sauce to pair with tender tortellini? Well, look no further! In this comprehensive guide, we will embark on a delightful journey to discover the secrets of crafting the perfect tortellini dish infused with a vibrant tomato basil cream sauce. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a recipe that combines the freshness of basil, the tang of tomatoes, and the richness of cream, all while enjoying the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of tortellini. Let's dive in and explore the enticing flavors and techniques that will elevate your pasta cooking to new heights!
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TORTELLINI WITH TOMATO BASIL CREAM SAUCE
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Cook the tortellini according to package directions.
- In a bowl or measuring cup, combine the crushed tomatoes with the chicken bouillon granules, basil, minced parsley, and black pepper.
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a saucepan.
- Sauté the garlic in the olive oil.
- Add the crushed tomato mixture and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cream and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and stir well.
- Stir the drained tortellini into the sauce. Serve the pasta and sauce garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 943 kcal, Carbohydrate 66 g, Cholesterol 189 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 35 g, Sodium 941 mg, Sugar 9 g, Fat 67 g, ServingSize 4 portions (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
COPYCAT PASTA DA VINCI
I fell in love with this dish at the restaurant and experimented until I could duplicate it at home. What's so nice is that the sauce can be made ahead and be refrigerated or frozen. Now you can have a delicious copycat Cheesecake Factory pasta da Vinci on a weeknight. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook onion in oil over medium heat until softened, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic, cook 1 minute longer. Stir in chicken and mushrooms. Cook, stirring frequently, until chicken is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove mixture; set aside. , To the same skillet, add wine and broth; bring mixture to a simmer. Cook until liquid is reduced by half, 15-20 minutes. Reduce heat to low; add cream cheese and butter, whisking until melted. Whisk in cream, salt and pepper. Add chicken mixture to pan; heat through on low. Toss with pasta and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Top with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and if desired, parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 634 calories, Fat 31g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 118mg cholesterol, Sodium 706mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
TORTELLINI WITH A TOMATO-BASIL CREAM SAUCE
A friend gave me this recipe after she went on and on about how fabulous and easy it is. I have not tried it, but based on her comments, I think it will be good!
Provided by Cook4_6
Categories European
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare tortellini as directed on package.
- Chop tomatoes in chunky pieces.
- Blend bouillon with basil, parsley and pepper into the tomatoes.
- Saute the garlic in olive oil until just white.
- Add to the sauce and bring just to a simmer.
- When sauce is hot, add the cream to a non-aluminum skillet and bring to a slow boil and add the hot tomato sauce and cheese.
- Stir well and blend the tortellini into the pan of tomato basil cream sauce.
- Serve, topped with parsley and cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1024.9, Fat 70.5, SaturatedFat 35.9, Cholesterol 229.9, Sodium 1289.2, Carbohydrate 75.2, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 4.1, Protein 26
CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH BASIL CREAM SAUCE
Make and share this Cheese Tortellini With Basil Cream Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sandi From CA
Categories European
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, sauté shallots and garlic in butter until softened.
- Add flour; cook and stir one minute.
- Stir in wine; cook one minute more.
- Slowly add cream, mixing until smooth. Add cheese; cook over medium heat until smooth and thick.
- Add fresh basil; mix well and pour over hot, cooked tortellini.
- Garnish with basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 849, Fat 51, SaturatedFat 30.7, Cholesterol 189, Sodium 1297.3, Carbohydrate 67.4, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1.7, Protein 29.3
TORTELLINI WITH TOMATO-CREAM SAUCE
This tortellini with tomato cream sauce is mouthwatering. Put spinach, tomatoes and other pantry staples to use in this warm and satisfying dish. -Barbra Stanger, West Jordan, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, spinach, basil, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes., Stir in cream and cheese. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 8-10 minutes. , Drain tortellini; toss with sauce. Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 459 calories, Fat 33g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 835mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH CREAMY TOMATO AND SPINACH SAUCE
This is a copycat recipe from a local chain of restaurants. They took it off their menu, so I had to develop my own. It turned out so good, it might be just better than the original. Garnish with more basil and Parmesan.
Provided by dat1guy
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top but skin is nearly soft, about 2 minutes. Drain well.
- Slice sun-dried tomatoes thinly. Heat 1 tablespoon reserved tomato oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to the skillet; saute until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Pour in sun-dried tomatoes, diced tomatoes, cream, and white wine; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover skillet, and simmer until chicken is just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
- Transfer chicken to a separate dish. Add spinach and basil to the skillet and stir. Increase heat slightly and boil until sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Return chicken and cooked tortellini to skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until heated through, about 2 minutes more. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 156.6 mg, Fat 37.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 21.8 g, Sodium 461.3 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
SUE'S SPICY TOMATO BASIL TORTELLINI
A friend remarked about a similar baked tortellini dish at a restaurant, so I wanted to try re-creating it for her at home. My stovetop version makes it weeknight easy. -Cynthia Gerken, Naples, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain., Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken, 1 tsp. Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; saute until meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Remove from pan. , In the same pan, add onion, habanero pepper, garlic and the remaining Italian seasoning and oil; reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in cream; bring to a boil. Add tortellini, chicken and cheese; heat through. Top with basil to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Fat 31g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 575mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
MAKE-AHEAD TOMATO-BASIL TORTELLINI BAKE
Feel prepared with this Make-Ahead Tomato-Basil Tortellini Bake. Pop this Make-Ahead Tomato-Basil Tortellini Bake out of the oven right at dinner time.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding peas to the boiling water for the last minute.
- Drain pasta mixture, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water. Mix cream cheese spread, pasta sauce and milk in same saucepan until blended. Stir in peppers, Parmesan and basil. Add pasta mixture and reserved cooking water; mix lightly.
- Spoon into 9-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with shredded cheese. Wrap tightly. Freeze up to 3 months. When ready to serve, refrigerate overnight to thaw.
- Heat oven to 350ºF. Bake casserole, covered, 1 hour or until heated through, uncovering after 45 min.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 560 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 15 g
Tips:
- To save time, use store-bought tortellini. Look for varieties filled with cheese, meat, or vegetables.
- If you have fresh basil, use it instead of dried basil. Fresh basil has a more intense flavor.
- Use a good quality olive oil. Extra virgin olive oil is the best choice for this recipe.
- Don't overcook the tortellini. Cook it according to the package directions.
- If you like a thicker sauce, add more Parmesan cheese.
- Serve the tortellini with a side of crusty bread or a salad.
Conclusion:
This tortellini with tomato basil cream sauce is a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great recipe for entertaining guests. The creamy sauce is flavorful and rich, and the tortellini is cooked to perfection. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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